The bridge design relies on a single reinforced concrete arch with a span of approximately 201 meters.
It was constructed during a period of infrastructure expansion in the former Yugoslavia to integrate islands into the mainland economy.
The bridge is located near the site of the former Fortica, a historical fortress that once guarded the strait.
High winds, known as the 'Bura,' frequently affect the bridge, sometimes leading to traffic restrictions for high-sided vehicles.
The Pag Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge connecting the island of Pag to the Croatian mainland at the Ljubačka Vrata strait. Completed in 1968, it replaced a ferry service to facilitate development on the island. The bridge spans a narrow channel that separates the Velebit mountains from the rocky landscape of the island. It features a distinct arch design that allows water traffic to pass underneath. The structure is part of the D106 state road infrastructure. It provides the primary vehicular access point for the northern and southern parts of the island of Pag.
The elevated rocky terrain on the northern side of the bridge, looking south toward the Velebit mountain range.
Check local traffic reports for wind-related bridge closures before crossing.
Stop at the small parking areas near the bridge approaches for unobstructed views of the strait.
Keep cameras ready, but do not stop vehicles on the bridge itself, as it is a high-traffic thoroughfare.
Attempting to walk across the bridge during strong wind warnings or parking on the structure's shoulders.
